§ 48. Mr. Swinglerasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware that, at a rally organised by the United National Independence Party at Kapembwa in Northern Rhodesia on 17th July, the police opened fire without warning, killing eight and injuring 16 persons; if he will set up an independent commission of inquiry on the causes and circumstances of this tragedy and the action to be taken to prevent any recurrence; and if he will state the compensation to be paid to the relatives of the victims.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodNo. This report is completely without foundation. The Governor informs me that an unauthorised meeting at Kapembwa on 17th July was dispersed by the police without the use of tear gas or batons. No one was killed or injured.